Mobile internet patchy and congested, UK survey reveals

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Massive BBC survey highlights 'notspots' even in urban areas

The mobile internet is being held back in the UK by lack of 3G coverage and congestion where coverage is available. A nationwide survey by the BBC of thousands of users revealed that testers abl...

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